Oh, thanks! I completely missed Mario being able to fall off the bottom-most girder.
I've updated the build with a fix :)
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Thanks for the feedback! I've uploaded a new build that should improve on the consistency of the order and sequencing of the cases. I've tried something to fix the issue with the arm movement, although some of it may be down the lower precision of the interval timer when the frame rate is low. Let me know if you see any improvement for both issues.
Thanks for testing. Okay, I think to get it working exactly like yours I should try to see if I can port your source code instead. In theory, all I would need to do is map your image, sound and input handlers so they use the ones in RetroFab. If it works then it should solve the issues with my code since it will be running your implementation directly. I'll give it try later today and let you know if it works!
Okay, cool. Got your source code all wired in and working with the RetroFab front-end in the new build :)
So now when you play a game it's running your implementation of the game logic and RetroFab just provides the graphics, audio and input services.
I was also able to duplicate the changes I had made in the earlier versions:
- Mario appears in the doorway at the start of the game (instead of offscreen).
- The Left button behaves the same as the Start button.
- The final crashed case, or fallen Mario, remains on screen at game over.
I've tested and all looks to be working. Just let me know if you find it now works correctly when you test, especially the order and sequencing of the cases. You can view your debug logs in the console to make sure everything is running as expected.
Looks really great! I've tried all different scenarios i could thing of, and so far found only one very small issue. When Mario falls off the bottom girder as third miss, and the game is over, he doesn't remain on screen. One more favor please. I'd like you to add yourself to the programming credit.
Well spotted! I've updated the build with a fix that now keeps Mario onscreen on game over when falling from the bottom girder :)
I'll do some more testing but I think it's ready for release later today. I'll let you when it's available officially on RetroLab. I'm really excited for people to play your game! Thanks for all the time you spent testing and for being such a tough client ;)
Thank you also for the offer to share programming credit, but it's not necessary. You've done an amazing job and you should get full credit. I'm just happy to be able to share it with others in the RetroFab format :)
Looks ready for release indeed. Still think you should take co-credit for the programming, because only the gameplay core is mostly mine. You made some nice changes, and everything around it is yours too. I even think you should take co-credit for the manual, since you've removed my mistakes from it. Thanks again for doing this for me.